Dental care for dogs

Dental care for dogs is about keeping plaque away before it has time to turn into tartar, and about dealing with bad breath. You do this by brushing the teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste, giving a powder in the food if your dog does not want its teeth brushed, or letting your dog gnaw on chews that help keep the teeth clean. Tartar that has already set is removed by the vet.

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How to look after your dog's teeth at home

Plaque is a soft coating that forms on the teeth all the time. If it is left, it hardens into tartar, which attaches both to the teeth and under the gum line and is hard to remove at home. Most dental care is therefore about removing plaque regularly.

Are chew bones good for your dog's teeth?

Yes. According to the product description for Njord's Nötchips and Nötstrips, both made of beef hide, chewing helps keep the teeth clean of deposits, and the benefit is there even if chewing is limited to 15–30 minutes a day. Tjurmuskelbitar, pieces of bull muscle, is a tough chew that also contributes to natural cleaning of the teeth. Give chews under supervision and with fresh water nearby.

How we choose our range

We only include chews here when the product itself states that chewing helps the teeth. You will find other chews among our chew bones. If there is heavy tartar or inflamed gums, your dog should be examined by a vet.

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Comparison: Dental care for dogs
Method	Example	How it works	How often	Suits when
Hide chew	Nötchips (100% Svensk Nöthud)	Chewing helps keep the teeth clean	The benefit comes already at 15–30 minutes a day	Your dog likes to chew

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Frequently asked questions about dental care for dogs

Can you remove tartar from your dog's teeth yourself?

Tartar that has set is hard and sits partly under the gum line, so it is removed by a vet. Scraping it yourself risks damaging the gums and does not reach what sits under the gum line. What you can do at home is keep plaque away, so that no new tartar forms.

Can you use ordinary toothpaste on a dog?

No, use toothpaste made for animals. Your dog swallows the toothpaste, and toothpaste for people is not made to be swallowed.